Ahmedabad: A 60-year-old woman was allegedly cheated of gold jewellery and Rs 15,000 in cash by a woman posing as a govt official who promised her benefits under a ‘central healthcare scheme’. The senior citizen, a Khokhra resident, filed a complaint with Shaherkotda police on Saturday, nearly 24 days after the incident.
Believing her, the complainant removed the jewellery and put it in the purse with Rs 15,000 in cash and handed it over to the accused. The complainant told police she waited 30 minutes before realising she had been cheated. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Ahmedabad | Silver Rate in Ahmedabad | Bank Holidays in Ahmedabad | Public Holidays in Ahmedabad | Ahmedabad AQI | Weather in Ahmedabad | Petrol Price in Ahmedabad | Diesel Price in Ahmedabad | CNG Price in Ahmedabad | LPG Price in Ahmedabad Stay updated with the latest Ahmedabad news.
The accused then vanished, saying she was going to get photocopies done. Police are yet to identify the accused. Download the TOI App.
The complainant said she was at Shardaben Hospital on Oct 7 with an earache when she met the accused, aged between 30 and 35 years. The accused made the complainant withdraw Rs 15,000 in total from three different ATMs.
She allegedly said the complainant could avail herself of free treatment under the “Pradhan Mantri Scheme” but would have to make payments and fill out forms. She had covered her face with a dupatta and claimed to be a govt employee. Next, she made the senior woman remove all her jewellery, saying that the bank would not approve the application if she was seen wearing gold.